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UK adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year trek around the world

Karl Bushby has hacked through jungles in Central America, crossed the ice between Alaska and Russia, and last month swam across the English Channel on the final stretch of his voyage.

Explorer Karl Bushby returns to his hometown of Hull after a 28-year walk around the world, in Hull, Britain, November 2, 2026.
Mysterious skeleton found in Westminster Abbery in the 19th century.

Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk

An activist is arrested as protestors defy the proscription of Palestine Action by holding illegal placards at American Embassy (US Embassy) on October 31, 2026 in London, England.

Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends a meeting of the National Economic Council, focusing on driving growth in all regions of the United Kingdom on October 30, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

UK's Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations


Remote renovations: How Israeli investors can successfully upgrade UK properties

Managing UK property upgrades from Israel is easier than ever - here’s how to stay in control and maximize return.

"Investing abroad doesn’t mean losing control - smart remote management ensures your UK property is market-ready from thousands of miles away."

UK counterterrorism police arrest UK-Iranian dual national in airbase investigation

British counterterrorism police arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, amid an investigation into suspicious activity near an air base.

A B‑1B Lancer bomber arrives at RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026.

Esther Rantzen, campaigning Jewish British television presenter, dies at age 86

Esther Rantzen's show "That's Life!" was credited with helping to make car seat belts compulsory for children and bringing in safer surfaces to replace concrete in playgrounds.

Dame Esther Rantzen attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Dame Vera Lynn at Westminster Abbey on March 21, 2022 in London, England.

Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident

Netanyahu also discussed the recent attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, praising the heroism of Yaniv Hayoun in "preventing another 9/11."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a public statement following the suspected attempted flydubai plane hijacking on September 30, 2026.

UK has 'strong indications' Iran was involved in RAF airbase bombing plot, Burnham says

Until Burnham's remarks, Britain had not linked the incident to Iran, though counter-terrorism police have said their investigation included the possibility of foreign state involvement.

Armed police officers stand guard on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 28, 2026.

Pro-Hamas Palestinian who entered UK illegally now living in taxpayer-funded asylum housing

Also known as Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, he pleaded guilty to trying to enter the UK on a small boat without leave or valid entry clearance and served a 9-month sentence.

 Abu Wadei posing with an M4 carbine, Facebook account @Abo Wadie Alkassas

What the data really shows about ‘settler violence’ in the West Bank - opinion

The true objective of the “settler violence” campaign may be much simpler than debate over numbers: serving as a tool in the arsenal of smearing Israel’s very presence.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

Man arrested in connection with suspected RAF terror plot called police on self - report

The suspect called 999 almost an hour before a farmer driving home called the police after seeing three vans surrounded by men in balaclavas, according to the report. 

A B‑1B Lancer bomber arrives at RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026.

CST: Antisemitism on UK campuses still higher than pre-October 7, despite reduction from last year

A total of 178 university-related antisemitic incidents were recorded as having occurred during the two years in question, with 83 incidents in 2024-2025, and 95 in 2025-2026.

People walk past tents at The University of Manchester campus, as students occupy parts of British university campuses to protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, May 7, 2024.

UK's Miliband pushes for more pro-Palestinian foreign policies in Labour Party conference speech

The secretary's comments follow Andy Burnham's speech to the UNGA on Wednesday, where he pushed against Israeli construction plans for E1 settlements in the West Bank.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband during day two of the Labour Party Conference at Liverpool Experience Campus on September 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England.